Lawrence in Midwest Living poll for Greatest Midwest Town 2016
Lawrence joins 11 other towns as a finalist in Midwest Living poll. After a slow start the city climbed from 10th with 67 votes to about 645 votes by 6 p.m. Monday, placing fourth as readers submitted photos from Lawrence and surrounding areas.
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City Commission to vote on broad tobacco ban in parks
Lawrence to decide today on banning tobacco use in all city owned recreation areas including parks sports complexes cemeteries dog parks and areas around Clinton Lake. Electronic cigarettes vaporizers smokeless tobacco would be prohibited across roughly 1500 acres per proposal urged by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department with advisory board backing.
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Legislature opens with Medicaid and judiciary funding in focus
The 2016 Kansas legislative session begins with Medicaid expansion and funding for the judicial branch as top issues. Hillary Clinton’s campaign statement ahead of the session pushes Medicaid expansion into the spotlight, highlighting external influence on opening day.
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Foster home proposal labeled discriminatory by committee
A legislative committee voted to recommend that state officials consider evidence based factors about family structure when placing children in foster homes. The move drew opposition from groups arguing it targets same sex couples, while Senator Mary Pilcher Cook argued family structure is important for a child's best interests.
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Lawrence Ranking Above Avg In National Credit Score Study
WalletHub and TransUnion measure credit scores in 2750 U S communities with Lawrence at the 62nd percentile and an average score of 683 The Villages Florida tops at 779 with 99th percentile Leawood Kansas 742 16th nationwide Overland Park 706 Lenexa 706 all in the Kansas region data shows multiple city standings
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Tough breaks teach teens resilience after breakups
Teens learn to cope with tough breaks in relationships as a key life skill. The piece stresses emotional resilience, practical steps, and seeking support from friends, family, and counselors to navigate heartbreak and maintain well being.
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